Gamma irradiation-induced modifications in structural and dielectric behavior of hydrofluoric acid-etched PVA/SiO2/Ag nanocomposites

M Salah, Dalia E Hegazy, EO Taha, MM Atta, Polymer Chemistry Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Petroleum Applications Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on March 11, 2026

Abstract

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The etching of polymer surfaces has attracted considerable attention among polymer scientists and engineers owing to its wide range of applications in electronics and photovoltaic devices. In this work, the synergistic effects of HF etching and γ-...